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We need to 'adapt and innovate' was the message from Lt Gen Sir David Capewell

Published on: 17 April 2023We need to 'adapt and innovate' was the message from Lt Gen Sir David Capewell

The popularity of the monthly Court Luncheon remains at an all-time high, and it’s easy to see why with April’s gathering of Liverymen and guests featuring an excellent lunch followed with some thought-provoking words from guest speaker, Lt Gen Sir David Capewell KCB OBE.

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Halal Meat is a Choice cut

Published on: 17 February 2023Halal Meat is a Choice cut

On Monday 13th February, Dr Awal Fuseini talked about Understanding Halal Meat as part of the WCB Young Butcher's Choice Cuts 7. Watch a recording of the webinar and learn something new!

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A Ceremony fit for a Lord Mayor

Published on: 8 February 2023A Ceremony fit for a Lord Mayor

Liverymen and crowds flocked to the City streets to watch the spectacle of the Boar's Head Ceremony 2023

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WCB Young Butchers Tour Aubrey Allen

Published on: 2 February 2023WCB Young Butchers Tour Aubrey Allen

On 27th January, the Young Butchers events calendar began with an interesting and insightful tour behind the scenes of Aubrey Allen Ltd.

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New Year, New Charity, New Liverymen

Published on: 25 January 2023New Year, New Charity, New Liverymen

The first Court lunch of 2023 was filled with joy, as we welcomed our two new major award Charities and the Gary Baker Award winner to our Charity and Education themed celebratory lunch.

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Challenging talks at the City Meat Lecture 2022

Published on: 25 November 2022Challenging talks at the City Meat Lecture 2022

Keynote speaker Professor Alice Stanton led the discussion on very insightful and topical issue on 24 November - 'How Much Red Meat Should We Eat?' Slides available now.

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Official opening of the Field of Remembrance

Published on: 15 November 2022Official opening of the Field of Remembrance

Assistant Julien Pursglove was proud to represent the Livery at a special service of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey with The Poppy Factory

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Superstar wins a Meat Businesswoman in Meat Award

Published on: 14 November 2022Superstar wins a Meat Businesswoman in Meat Award

Congratulations to Carla Ashcroft, our Deputy Clerk, for winning her Meat Businesswoman Award for a Trade Body!

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Dining at altitude

Published on: 11 November 2022Dining at altitude

When the November Court Lunch was sold out, a new dining experience opened up to celebrate our relationship with Argentina.

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A vision in Black Tie

Published on: 13 October 2022A vision in Black Tie

The Master welcomed Mr Deputy Christopher Hayward CC to the October Black Tie Court and Livery Dinner.

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